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Don RushSupporters of legislation that would ease restrictions on the craft beer industry held a forum at the Salisbury University Art Gallery yesterday afternoon. Len Foxwell, chief of staff for Comptroller Peter Franchot, stressed the need to end the restrictions that tied craft producers to distributors. In addition, the measure would lift production limits at the breweries. Meanwhile, there is another measure that would return many of the restrictions that had been eased by last year’s legislation. The panel was called the “Craft Beer Legislation Roundtable” and all those present supported the measure that would lift restrictions on the industry. It was moderated by Don Rush from Delmarva Public Radio. Participants ranged from the local brewer Tall Tales and Hoppers Tap Room to the chambers of commerce for Salisbury and Ocean City. The group said that states like Virginia and Delaware were getting the upper hand on the craft brewing industry because Maryland, they said, had the toughestCraft Beer Legislation Gets Boost from Eastern Shore Panelhttp://delmarvapublicradio.net/post/craft-beer-legislation-gets-boost-eastern-shore-panel
139173 as http://delmarvapublicradio.netFri, 16 Feb 2018 12:43:19 +0000Craft Beer Legislation Gets Boost from Eastern Shore PanelDon RushIt was an effort to spark dialogue with students in the aftermath of the white nationalist rally in Charlottesville last year. But the “Pyramid of White Supremacy” graphic used for a diversity class at Salisbury University has sparked controversy. It’s a one credit-course for those majoring in elementary education. Professor Erin Stutelberg says that she didn’t want her students to see white supremacy only through the eyes of groups like the KKK. The graphic puts genocide at the top of the pyramid but then includes such items as “not challenging racist jokes’ and “school-to-prison pipeline” below. Karen Olmstead, interim provost and senior vice president of Academic Affairs, issued a statement saying that the course was aimed at preparing future teachers to support learning in diverse classrooms. The first published reports about the pyramid came from the group “Campus Reform” and was quickly picked up by conservative outlets such as the Washington Times, Fox News Insider and The Blaze"Pyramid of White Supremacy" Draws Controversey at SU http://delmarvapublicradio.net/post/pyramid-white-supremacy-draws-controversey-su
137565 as http://delmarvapublicradio.netMon, 22 Jan 2018 13:33:20 +0000"Pyramid of White Supremacy" Draws Controversey at SU Don RushSalisbury University President Janet Dudley-Eshbach stunned the community with her announcement that she will be stepping down in June of 2018. Delmarva Public Radio's Don Rush looks at her reflections on her time in higher education.SU President Janet Dudley-Eshbach: Reflections on Higher Educationhttp://delmarvapublicradio.net/post/su-president-janet-dudley-eshbach-reflections-higher-education
130949 as http://delmarvapublicradio.netFri, 29 Sep 2017 13:38:18 +0000SU President Janet Dudley-Eshbach: Reflections on Higher EducationDon RushAfter 18 years at Salisbury University President Janet Dudley-Eshbach will step down at the end of June next year. Dudely-Eshbach said it was time for a change adding that change was good for both individuals and institutions. She said,”It is emotional for me. I’ve shed a few tears. And the reason for that is I love this place. This for me has been a dream job. I love the people here. There’s no better place to live. And, I love the Eastern Shore. So, it’s been emotional for me.” She said she was obviously proud of the expansion of the university which now has nearly 9-thousand students. In addition, she noted the large number of buildings that have been built ranging from the Perdue School of Business to the Academic Commons. Above all she felt that a sense of community both on and off campus was one of her key achievements. During a one year sabbatical she will serve as an advisor through the transition as well as working on fund raising and other special projects. She will thenDudley-Eshbach Proud of Accomplishments at Salisbury Universityhttp://delmarvapublicradio.net/post/dudley-eshbach-proud-accomplishments-salisbury-university
130842 as http://delmarvapublicradio.netThu, 28 Sep 2017 12:42:47 +0000Dudley-Eshbach Proud of Accomplishments at Salisbury UniversityDon RushSalisbury University President Janet Dudley-Eshbach announced that she will be stepping next year at the end of June. She said she would not be retiring but would take a one year sabbatical to prepare to return to the faculty to teach in the Spanish department. Dudley-Eshbach said she would serve in a role of Special Advisor to the university to help her successor through the transition as well as doing some fundraising work and special projects during her sabbatical. She arrived at the university 18 years ago and has added numerous buildings to the campus. They range from the Perdue School of Business to the new Academic Commons. She said that the institution is well positioned to begin to look forward to the university’s 100 th anniversary in 2025. Announcement Letter Dear Members of the Campus Community, After considerable thought, I have decided to step down from the presidency of Salisbury University, effective June 30, 2018. In terms of the agenda we set forth in 2000, much hasSalisbury University President to Step Down http://delmarvapublicradio.net/post/salisbury-university-president-step-down
130831 as http://delmarvapublicradio.netWed, 27 Sep 2017 15:31:25 +0000Salisbury University President to Step Down Don RushU.S. News and World Report has put Salisbury University on its list of the Best Colleges for 2018. There are 620 universities in the Best Regional Universities category which is divided geographically into North, South, Midwest and West. The criteria ranges from academic reputation and graduation rates to financial resources and student selectivity. Dr. Karen Olmstead, the university’s interim provost and vice president of academic affairs, noted that for the last two decades SU has been named one of the top regional universities by the publication. Last month The Princeton Review named SU as one its Best 382 Colleges for the 19 th year in a row.U.S. News and World Report Puts SU on List of Top Colleges http://delmarvapublicradio.net/post/us-news-and-world-report-puts-su-list-top-colleges
130117 as http://delmarvapublicradio.netWed, 13 Sep 2017 11:58:54 +0000U.S. News and World Report Puts SU on List of Top Colleges Don RushA graduate from Salisbury University just picked up a cool $100-thousand. Daquan Mincy got the cash when he went to see a taping of the television show ”Ellen”. He was chosen from the audience by comedians Amy Poehler and Will Ferrell. The Salisbury Daily Times reports that Mency said the experience was crazy sending him to jump with joy. And, his student loan debt of $50-thousand can now be a thing of the past. Mincy will receive his Masters Degree this month. He is the first in his family to get to go to college.SU Student Gets $100,000 During Taping of "Ellen" Show http://delmarvapublicradio.net/post/su-student-gets-100000-during-taping-ellen-show
123334 as http://delmarvapublicradio.netWed, 17 May 2017 11:39:30 +0000SU Student Gets $100,000 During Taping of "Ellen" Show Don RushOn May 20th, the Ward Museum and Salisbury University will be celebrating the cultural history of the Eastern Shore ranging from the famed Skipjack to Smith Island living. It's called the Delmarvalous Festival . And, says Lora Bottinelli, executive director of the Ward Museum tells Delmarva Public Radio's Don Rush that they may be famous for carving of decoys, but reminding us of a way of life.Delmarvalous: A Celebration of Eastern Shore Culture http://delmarvapublicradio.net/post/delmarvalous-celebration-eastern-shore-culture
122917 as http://delmarvapublicradio.netWed, 10 May 2017 12:33:59 +0000Delmarvalous: A Celebration of Eastern Shore Culture Don RushThe city of Salisbury and Salisbury University announced yesterday the Buy a Home, Build a business program. The program provides up to $5-thousand for a down payment and closing cost to help university students start businesses in the city. University President Janet Dudley-Eshbach said that one of her top priorities was to create a strong partnership with the city. Meanwhile, Mayor Jake Day said he wanted to get Salisbury University students to remain in the city. The Salisbury Daily Times reports that around 2-thousand graduate from the university each year but most leave the area in search of other jobs.Salisbury and University Forge New Home Program http://delmarvapublicradio.net/post/salisbury-and-university-forge-new-home-program
121682 as http://delmarvapublicradio.netWed, 19 Apr 2017 12:38:33 +0000Salisbury and University Forge New Home Program Don RushSalisbury University President Janet Dudley-Eshbach praised the growth that the institution has seen since the year 2-thousand. She noted that enrollment has risen from around 64-hundred students to just over 87-hundred. In addition, she noted that minority and nonresident alien students she said has jumped by 227 percent over the last 17 years. But, she added, the university needed to make a greater effort to bring more diversity to the campus. She said, “The demographics of our state and our nation are changing. And, we must more effectively recruit more students. And the faculty, staff and students expect to see around campus from groups that have historically been under represented here. A diverse and inclusive community brings irreplaceable value to our educational experience and work environment and strengthens us all.” Dudley-Eshbach also noted that the burden for the cost of the university has been born not only by the state but by the families of the students who attend theSalisbury University President Urges More Diversity on Campus http://delmarvapublicradio.net/post/salisbury-university-president-urges-more-diversity-campus
121681 as http://delmarvapublicradio.netWed, 19 Apr 2017 12:35:22 +0000Salisbury University President Urges More Diversity on Campus Don RushIt looks like ice hockey will be coming to the Wicomico Youth and Civic Center – perhaps as soon as October of 2018. County Executive Bob Culver made the announcement today. He was joined by Jim Calpin who represents investors who buy minor league sports teams. The announcement comes after a report that found bringing a hockey team to Worcester County looked problematic. Culver said that Wicomico County is different. “We’ve always talked about having a hockey team. And, like I say, there was going to be a new arena in the Berlin area. And that was going to be a hundred million dollars. They just didn’t think it wouldn’t carry itself. Now we already have a hundred million facility here.” But is there enough interest? Said one member of the ice hockey team on the Salisbury University campus, “You would not believe the amount of hockey jerseys you see when you walk around campus.” Local officials say they are look at two leagues that could come to Wicomico County -- the SouthernWicomico County May Finally Get an Ice Hockey Team http://delmarvapublicradio.net/post/wicomico-county-may-finally-get-ice-hockey-team
120622 as http://delmarvapublicradio.netFri, 31 Mar 2017 16:22:32 +0000Wicomico County May Finally Get an Ice Hockey Team Don RushSalisbury University President Janet Dudley-Eshbach is once against listed as an influential Marylander in a list compiled by the Daily Record. Dudley-Eshbach told the Salisbury Daily Times that this reflected the hard work of the faculty and staff of the university in shaping the lives of the school’s students. The only other Eastern Shore representative on the list was Peggy Naleppa president and CEO of Peninsula Regional Medical Center. The Daily Record list recognizes the work of those in areas ranging from civil leadership and education to general business and health care. Elected leaders are not included in the list.SU President Listed as Influential Marylander http://delmarvapublicradio.net/post/su-president-listed-influential-marylander
117085 as http://delmarvapublicradio.netThu, 02 Feb 2017 16:01:09 +0000SU President Listed as Influential Marylander Don RushIf you have questions about your Maryland state taxes you’ll be able to get some help from a new call center located on the Eastern Shore. Yesterday Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot along with other officials held a ribbon cutting ceremony. He said, “I am very excited to open this call center. It’s the very first one. And we’re doing it on the Shore. Because we care about the Shore. It’s a region that the state of Maryland is lucky to have.” The center will create some 25 jobs and is located in Salisbury University’s Sea Gull Square complex. Also in attendance was University President Janet Dudley-Eshbach who said, “This is a big deal for Salisbury. Is it not? Twenty-five new jobs. And also, that our region is serving the entire state of Maryland. It’s a big deal for us.” Other officials on hand included Salisbury Mayor Jake Day. Comptroller Peter Franchot Delmarva Public Radio's Don Rush caught up with Comptroller Peter Franchot and talked with him about the call center and theCall Center for MD Taxpayers Opens in Salisbury http://delmarvapublicradio.net/post/call-center-md-taxpayers-opens-salisbury
116453 as http://delmarvapublicradio.netTue, 24 Jan 2017 13:19:27 +0000Call Center for MD Taxpayers Opens in Salisbury Don RushSalisbury University Foundation has acquired 8.5 acres of property just south of the main campus on Route 13 for $6 million. Foundation officials said this would increase the size of the campus to more than 200 acres. The Court Plaza will remain in operation with all existing leases to be honored. In addition, other businesses will be encourage to locate to the site. The foundation said there was no decision yet as to how the university will use the property. But the foundation said that some possible uses range from academic research and lab facilities to student housing and a welcome center. The property is being sold by Delcon International with the final settlement set for early next year.SU Foundation Acquires Court Plazahttp://delmarvapublicradio.net/post/su-foundation-acquires-court-plaza
113716 as http://delmarvapublicradio.netTue, 13 Dec 2016 16:59:07 +0000SU Foundation Acquires Court PlazaDon RushOctober has come and gone. The pink ribbons and T-Shirts that marks Breast Cancer awareness month have disappeared. Delmarva Public Radio’s Savanah Hatch reports that too often the awareness fades.Breast Cancer is on the Rise in Young Women, Study Says http://delmarvapublicradio.net/post/breast-cancer-rise-young-women-study-says
111351 as http://delmarvapublicradio.netTue, 08 Nov 2016 14:09:12 +0000Breast Cancer is on the Rise in Young Women, Study Says Don RushSalisbury University has a new app. It will allow students and staff to quickly contact police for help. It’s called the 911 Shield App. Julia Howell, president of the Student Government Association, told WBOC that even if there isn’t a problem the new app provides a sense of security. The app can be customized to provide personal information that can help authorities when a student is in trouble. Within the last month there have been cases of assault on students around the campus. The WBOC reports that 911 Cellular created the app that also includes features such as Friend Watch which designates certain friends to get notifications if the person has not checked in. But authorities say the new app is not a substitute for using the 911 emergency system.New 911 App for Salisbury University Studentshttp://delmarvapublicradio.net/post/new-911-app-salisbury-university-students
110940 as http://delmarvapublicradio.netWed, 02 Nov 2016 12:48:39 +0000New 911 App for Salisbury University StudentsDon RushWith the recent reports of assaults Salisbury University is considering implementing a loitering measure near the campus. WBOC reports that a number of students it interviewed yesterday told the television station that they did not feel safe when left campus. University President Janet Dudley-Eshbach has said that the city and the school would consider a measure against loitering. But University officials told the television station yesterday that it was still too early to provide details about how the ordinance would be enforced. The university also said it would consider beefing up the campus police along with more security cameras and blue light emergency phones around campus.SU Considers Loitering Measure http://delmarvapublicradio.net/post/su-considers-loitering-measure
110010 as http://delmarvapublicradio.netWed, 19 Oct 2016 12:37:32 +0000SU Considers Loitering Measure Don RushThere have been three recent assaults near the campus of Salisbury University. And while the police have made arrests there is some unease among students. The assaults range from an incident in a student neighborhood known as The Zoo to two attacks on Sunday in the Bateman Street area across from Route 13. In those two incidents the victim was punched. WBOC reports that the university has sent out an email notifying students of the assaults with recommendations on how to avoid being a victim. The Student Affairs Department also issued a statement expressing concern about the recent incidents and urging students to work with the campus security and counseling resources. In addition, the campus police are working with the Salisbury Police which has increased its patrols while looking at surveillance video for additional charges.Assaults Near Salisbury University Cause Student Concernshttp://delmarvapublicradio.net/post/assaults-near-salisbury-university-cause-student-concerns
109133 as http://delmarvapublicradio.netWed, 05 Oct 2016 13:18:22 +0000Assaults Near Salisbury University Cause Student ConcernsDon RushMaryland Comptroller Peter Franchnot says the state is facing a potential $1 billion decline in revenue over the next 18 months. As a result, he wants a moratorium on tax increases and tax cuts for the next five years to ease the state through a sluggish economy. Delmarva Public Radio's Don Rush talked with Franchot about his concerns during an appearance on the campus of Salisbury University.$1 Billion Decline in Maryland State Revenues Forecasthttp://delmarvapublicradio.net/post/1-billion-decline-maryland-state-revenues-forecast
108834 as http://delmarvapublicradio.netFri, 30 Sep 2016 13:08:27 +0000$1 Billion Decline in Maryland State Revenues ForecastDon RushThe Patricia Guerrieri Academic Commons on the campus of Salisbury University officially opened yesterday. It now become the biggest structure on the campus with 221-thousand square feet. Featuring the school’s library University President Janet Dudley-Eshbach said she wanted this facility to be a place where students could gather, study and learn. She said, “Today as we open the Patricia R. Guerrieri Academic Commons I remain profoundly moved by their generosity which made possible this truly transformational project. Patty was an avid learner and natural researcher, so it is only fitting that her memory will live on though facility that will encourage so many students to explore, to create and to learn.” Michael Guerrieri, Patricia’s son, told the assembled crowd that his mother would have loved seeing people further their education.Academic Commons Opens on Salisbury University Campus http://delmarvapublicradio.net/post/academic-commons-opens-salisbury-university-campus
107092 as http://delmarvapublicradio.netFri, 02 Sep 2016 14:53:15 +0000Academic Commons Opens on Salisbury University Campus